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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
ST. JOHN ON BLAINE.
The Great Apostle of Coldwater Goes In
without Gloves.

The Great Apostle of Coldwatsr Goes in
Without Gloves.
NEW YORK. Dec I9-Ex-Governor John
P. st. John addressed the Manhattan Tenn
perance association in Cooper Union hail
Sunday afternoon. His subject was "Un-
clean Things The whisky traffic, he said,
was an "unclean thing and there was no
middle ground for the coward. He extolled
Mayor Rowland, OF Toronto, and the text
which was above his office door, thus: Sex
cept the Lord keep the city, the watchmen
wake in vain" St John excited
derisive laughter by inquiring how that text
would look over the office door Of Mayor
Hewitt in this city. 1.-THE greatest men
speaker, and then added: "If this is true,
James G. Baines Igreat cheers from the au-
diencel reputation has been vindicated by his
greatest blunder."
He then discuss Blaine's interview upon
the presidents message, aud ridiculed his ex.
pressions relative to the whisky and tobacco
tax. He declared that when Blaine ad vo-
Gated the abolition of the tobacco tax he led
the young into evil paths, and when he de.
clared that tobacco was necessity hs proved
himself a monster. St John gloried tina,
Blaine had said he favored destruction Of
high license in all the states, and exclaimed
"Thapk God we have smoked him out Oh
that at least
Resolutions were then adopted arraigning
the mayor and police officials of this city fol
the alleged open sale of rum in New Yorb
city on Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
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orphans, aud to stand up for these should be
the first duty of all; for the latest victims of
the present era would not be the last The
names of the martyrs would be emblazoned
upon the banner Of the proletarians when
there came what could not be prevented-the
great alarm which called upon the Anarch-
istic battalions to march. The death of these
men would have the effect which whirl-
wind has upon a spark OF fire in tanning it
into a mighty holocaust, and like devas-
tating food 1t would spread over every land.
They did their duty; let us do ours" said the
speaker. Shouts of "bravon rent the air.
4Swear by these bodies that you will con-
tinue the work so fiendishly begun by the min
ions Of the law" shouted the speaker. ave
will, we willr' came from a thousand
throats Then there was an ominous growl
and Grottkau stepped down.
Albert Curtin, of St Louis, was the last
speaker. He followed closely in the vein in
auguratA by Grottkau, and at one period Of
his address. stretching his arms toward she
skies, he exclaimed: "Vow it here before your
dead that the work of Anarchy shall go on
Vow it, say, il you are not cowardsr "We
vowl-we vowr came from the throng The
voices Of the women seemed to rise above
those OF the men There was tempest of
applause when Curtin concluded.
Then while the Mannerchor sang final
dirge and the relatives of the dead men wept
and moaned the lids OF the casket were
replaced and screwed down. A lane was
formed through the crowd and the collins
gently borne to the grave and lowered one
by one. When the last of the five had been
deposited they were covered by three huge
slabs Of granite weighing in the aggregate
over ton, and which were lowered by
means of derrick. Then the earth was
shovelei in by two sturdy grave-diggers
Ten minutes later newly made mound
marked the last resting place of the Anarch-
lists, and the cemetery was deserted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19


There was also a copy of The Whittier
News Item, the first paper published in the
new town of Whittier, Los Angeles county,
Cal, printed on white satin. The engravings,
etchings vases, bouquets, AMI laurel wreaths
which were strewn about the house, already
rich in souvenirs, were almost innumerable,
the gifts Of children and adults from near
and far The visitors began early to arrive,
neighbors and townspeople naturally forming
the vanguard, and though his family urged
him to spare himself, Mr.. Whittier insisted
on seeing all, and received all who came with
quiet dignity and grace, and was as.
sisted by his niece, Mrs S, 7. Pick
ard, o. Portland, and his cousins, Mrs.
Woodman, the Misses johnson, and Miss
Woodnan. Among those who paid their
respects were Governor and Mrs Ames, the
lieutenant governor, the members of the gov,
ernor's council and staff, and host of other
men prominent in state and nation.
Mr.. Whittier received a private note Of
congratulation from his old friend, Dr. o.
W. Holiness which he declined to give TO the
press, and has a market-basket of letter,
from all over the globe. He is 50 years old
and gives promise Of living many years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

One of the simplest barometers is a
spiders web. When there is a prospect
of rain or wind the spider shortens the
flaments from which its web is suspend
ed and leaves things in this state as long
as the weather is variable. If the insect
elongates its thread it is q sign of fine
calm weather, the duration Of which may
be judged of by the length to which the
threads are let out. If the spider re-
mains inactive it is a sign of rain; but if,
on the contrary, it keeps at work during
the ram the latter will not last long, and
will be followed by fine weather. Other
observations have taught that the spider
makes changes in its web every twenty
four hours, and that if such changes are
made in the evening, just before sunset,
the night will be clear and beautiful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
BLAINE COMMENTS ON EUROPE.
Much Interested In Paris-Csmparative

Legislative TurbulenCe-GOing to Rome.
New YORK Dec ia Paris special to
The World says: / called on Mr.. Blaine
on Saturday Il shall not not be in Paris
much longer" he said. Al am going to Rome
very shortly, but the date of my departure
is not yet fixed. / came to Paris in October,
intending only to stay three weeks, and am
here still 1t is probable that ] shall return
after my journey south / do not like this
Partisan winter, and these French fires are
not at all comfortable. Through the courtesy
of Mr. McLane, Mr.. Norton and myself were
presented the day before yesterday to
President Carnot He received US with the
greatest cordiality and charmed us both
with his civility. In common with most
people l was pleasantly surprised at
the very quiet way in which the recent crisis
was received The French are very demon
strative, but at the bottom have excellent
good sense was at the Versailles congress
and saw the whole proceedings. One thing
struck me, and that is that of all the houses
Of parliament have seen it is in the Amsri-
can houses Of congress where the members
behave with the most dscorum. The shout
ing, the cheering and the English hear,
hear would not be tolerated, nor is it ever
heard; nor would any member think of keep
ing his hat on in congress as they do in the
British parliament Yet / must say that a
little applause is a great encouragement to
the speaker-yes like the actor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
CHRISTMAS COMES.
One Week From Today VIII be the
bay Observed.

One Week From Today Will be the
bay Observed.
1t is only one week until Christmas,
that paradoxical holiday, which is old
and vet ever new. Old TO those who
have stored away in the recesses of their
memories, the recolleCtions of many q
Christmas past; new to those who have
seen but one or two, and who are wait
ing with eager anticipations for the
presence of another.
The fact that Christmas falls on Sum
day this year has led to something of an
uncertainty in regard to what day
should be actually celebrated Saturday
or Monday. AS far as the ARGUS can
ascertain, the general sentiment seems TO
favor Monday, and it will in ali probs-
blities be the day observed from bust
ness standpoint. 1t will suit business
men the best. and it will certainly be
more accommodating to the people in
general. There are numerous
reasons in fact why Monday
should be the day observed. First,
there is not much genuine pleasure de-
rived from celebrating an occasion before
it arrives. Again, there are many people
who put off their holiday purcha sing, or
portion of it at least, until the last day
before Christmas Christmas eye-and
theyexpeot the stores to be open then for
their accommodation. Merchants natur
ally desire the benefit of trade up to the
last minute, and there are many who
would not close Saturday if some would,
1t is the opinion of the ARGUS, therefore,
that Monaay is the day to observe. and ii
is the object of this article to bring about
mutual agreement between public off,
cials and business men to fix upon some
day and have the celebration general.
Monday will doubtless be Christmas day
this year, as far as festivities are con-
cerned, and the same will be true of New
Years next year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

STERLING P. BOUNDS ing to Washington
he was proprietor of printers supply house
in Chicago. Mr.. Rounds was well know all
over the country, but particularly in the
west
Mr.. Rounds was native of Vermont, born
in June, 1925 He learned the printers
trade in the office of a relative named Jew.
cit, in Buffalo. n Y. and then went to Ra-
cine, Wis, where he started the publication
of a weekly paper. He was married in Ra
cine Dec S, 1850, and has three sons and two
dauOhtarS living
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

BUTTE, N. T, Dec. l9-The cases of Vice
President Cakes, of the Northern Pacific rail.
road, J. NJ Buckley, E. l. Conner, A. B.
Hammond, and T. j. Hathaway, recently
indicted by the United States grand jury, at
Deer Lodge, for unlawfully taking timber
from the public domain and shipping the
same out Of the territory, came up for trial
Saturday. The defendants entered a de-
nurrer and also pleaded the statute of limita-
tion. The court sustained the plea and the
cases were dismissed. The decision virtually
disposes of the civil suits against the same
ri
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
FANATICISM AND CRIME.
AN ALABAMA FAITH DOCTOR MAKES
A COSTLY SACRIFICE.

One That Is Likely to Cost Him Hemp
en- Necktie-ge Holds Passover and
Deliberately Kills a Colored Woman as
Sacrifice, She Consenting-The Doctor
in Jaii-Lynching Talk.
SELMA, Ala, Dec. 1s-William W. Jordan,
faith doctor, has been living in Selma for
twelve months and has in that time acquired
great influence over the negroes, whom he
told that he had come to redeem the Jews
He arranged for Passo yer feast at the
house of two negro women In the outskirts
Of the city Sunday morning and told them
that sacrifice was necessary. Frances
Driver said she was willing to offer herself
sacrifice and laid her head on the
table Jordan thereupon took a sword and
struck her several blows on the neck and
stabbed her number Of times, killing her
instantly. The body Was then dragged out
into the street by the other two women. A
white woman witnessed the affair and gave
the alarm
Police Officer Payne, after terrible
struggle, succeeded in overpowering Jordan,
and, with the aid Of several other officers
conveyed him to the city prison. The two
women who were present have also been ar
rested The negroes are greatly excited over
the murder, and there are threats of lynch
ing, but the police have a strong guard at
the city prison, and say they will be able to
prevent mob violence. Chief of Police
Rosser says that the man is unquestionably
crazy. The murderer has brothea living
at Shreveport
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
DoLPH'S FoRTlFIcATIoN BILL.


1t Appropriates Many Millions and Is Al
most Unanimously Favored.
WASHINGTON CITY. Dec. 1e.-There ap-
pears to be very general unanimity among
congressman in favor Of the passage of Sena-
tor Dolphs bill, which proposes to appropri-
ate for coast defenses SCI So, 900 for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1889; 50, oOO, OUO for each
fiscal year thereafter for period Of eleven
years, and IS. s77, 500 for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1891, these sums to be expended
in accordance with the recommendations of
the board of Notifications. Every prominent
city on the seaboard, north and south. has
petitioned congress through its corporation
authorities TO provide some means for the
public defense. Even Chicago, Milwaukee,
and other places on the five great lakes
which give the United States an inland fresh
water sea on her northern border, have fol-
lowed in the wake Of the seaboard towns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

GREEN BAY, Wis, Dec. l9-Brevet Col
William Chapman died at g o'clock Satur.
day morning in this city, of pneumonia, aged
n years He was graduated from West
Point in 1881. and was in active service up to
1AS, serving through the Mexi-
can war under Scott and commanding
important posts on the frontier In the sec
ond battle of Bull Pun he commanded bril-
gade. After this battle he was retired on &C
count of disability and given command Of
Camp Randall at Madison. After the war
he returned to his home in Green Bay, where
he has since resided. He was from Mary
land, and was one of the few Southern off
GERS of the regular army that remained true
to the union
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

RAvENNA, O., Dec l9-For the third time
within two months a verdict Of murder in the
first degree has been rendered in the criminal
court of this county. James Robinson, Of
Pittsburg, was found guilty as charged in the
indictment against him. Together with
@Blinky" Morgan and John Coughlin, already
convicted, the prisoner killed Detective Will
lam Hulligan, of Cleveland, last February on
train in this place Robinson's case was
given to the jury Saturday afternoon, but
no verdict was reached until SUNDAY after
noon. The court AMI officers were hastily
summoned, and at e O'Clock the fate of Rob-
inson wa announced The prisoner received
the news without any display of outward
emotion but his two sisters created a scene
by great demonstration of grief. This is
the end Of one of the greatest crimes ever
committed in the Western Reserve
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 10. Senator sher
mans Ohio friends are depressed over the
outcome Of the national convention of Re
publican clubs. They concede that the
tendency was to help Blaine's chances al
Sherman's expense. The idea Of the national
convention originated with Police Commits
sioner James Boyle, Of CINCINNATI; William
Mckinley and Judge King, of Youngstown;
R. J. Tanning, Of this city, and other Blaine
workers, who were chiefly instrumental III
organizing the Ohio Republican league.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

To the man or woman who has never
been i'll. the word health" is meaning
less. But to the one who has suffered
and despaired. health appears as price,
less boon. To the thousands of unfortu-
nate women who are suffering from some
of the many forms Of weaknesses or ire
Irregularities peculiar to their sex, DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription holds
forth the promise of a speedy oration
of this priceless boon"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

CHICAGO, Dec. l9.-Late Saturday after
noon Mr. ]. F. Stu iebaksr died at the Le-
land hotel after suffering acutely for three
or four days from peritonitis. The body has
been sent to his home at South Bend, Ind
The deceased was AZ years of age, and the
youngest of five brothers-the youngest of
thirteen children. He was born in Ohio. He
was associated with bis brothers in the con-
duct of the immense carriage factory on
Michigan boulevard, and up to the date of
his illness acted as secretary of the company
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

The average length OF life is on the in
crease The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that we're formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DIR
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump,
ton in stages that other remedies are OF
no benefit. Coughs. colds. Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
80 cents and 81, Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

OMAHA, Nsb., Dec. I9-Frank Norton,
plumber, was paid off Saturday, got drunk
and with two companions attempted to steal
a ride across the Union Pacific bridge on the
COW catcher of an engine Suddenly he was
seen by the engineer to fall head first through
the bridge His body was found sixty five
feet below crushed almost 10 Jelly. His
companions volunteered to watch his body
until the coroner was summoned, but when
that official arrived both men were missing
as was also Norton's gold watch and money
No trace of the two men could be found. 1t
is believed that they murdered Norton, first
throwing him from the train
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1g-1he first resolu-
ton adopted by the federation of labor Sat
urday was one declaring that the police of
some cities had tendency TO Interfere with
the meeting of workingmen and denouncing
any such "ned ling" The eight hour ques-
ton was passe:l without action and no
Recommendation made Resolutions were
adopted to make education compulsory, to
restrict Chinese labor, 10 retain the tax on
tobacco; favoring the bill OF Martin Foran,
now before congress to increase the pay of
government printers; coinciding with the
viewsand objects of the British peace delsga-
tion, sympathizing wilhIreland in her struggle
for freedom, and to assist in the formation
Of cent al labor unions in cities. The con-
vention then adjourned sine day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
SUNDAYS MEETINGS.
successful and Entertaining Meeting
of the Tri-City Labor congress-
Reorsansxation Of the Land League.

successful and Entertaining Meeting
of the rri-City Labor congress-
REORGANIZATION of the Land League.
A very interesting meeting of the Tri-
CITY Labor Congress was held at Killers
hall Yesterday afternoon. Deputy Sheriff
wv. Cavanaugh, chairman of the CONS
mittee on arrangements OF the trl~clty
congress, presided. The topic OF dis
cussiop was the tariff question, the re-
marks being confined more strictly, how
ever to the presidents attitude, and
the general sentiment favored the presl-
dents course. as far as the
reduction of the tariff on the necessities
of life is concerned at least. The speak
ers were City Attorney McEniry, L. G.
Bsnding, Fl. Bostock of this city, 'and
Magistrate L. S. o'Neil and G. c. Wat
ers of Moline. II was one of the best
meetings the tri-city congress has ever
held
THE LAND LEAGUE
The Rock Island branch of the Irish
National League was revived at Norris
hall last evening. There was a good at
tendance present, and the old time spirit
of enthusiasm for the cause OF Ireland
was manifested. President McEniry
presided. After considerable discussion
as to the provision of ways and means to
carry on the meetings the coming winter,
the election of officers took place results
ing as follows:
Presideht-W J Browne,
Vice President 2 W Cavanaugh.
Recording Secretary-,Iohn Mul9ueen.
Corresponding Secretary-FIauk Nc
Donald
Treasurer-Thomas F Cary.
Adjournment was taken until next
Wednesday evening at the same place,
when the new offices will DE installed
and the plan of the winters campaign
mapped out The friends of Ireland have
always had support and sympathy in
Rock Island, and this winter will bring
no exception to the rule. IL is cause
that is Just; the voice of humanity calls,
and the voice of humanity responds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec Congressman
Benjamin Butterworth, of Ohio, is still quite
Ill at his home in Ledroit park. His condi.
ton was so alarming Friday night that his
physician, DR.. NJ s. Lincoln, was called
after midnight. Mr. Butterworth's illness
originated in a cold and has developed into
typhoid fever. His condition Sunday night
was reported more comfortable and the in
dications appear to point to gradual i'm
provemeut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 19-Amos Cum
mings congressman from The New York
tee to select the Democratic members OF the
elections committee. For some reason the
South Carolina delegation was extremely
anxious to get member of the elections
committee. 1t happens that Smalls, of
South Carolina, is contestant before the
committee. mo. gentlemen" said the
humorous Cummings 10 the palmetto delega-
ton, "there is niger in the South Carolina
womb nilep
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

city, of pneumonia,
after an illness of ten
days. Mr.. Rounds
had been a resident
of Omaha a little
over a year. He
came here from
Washington after re-
signing the position
Of public printer,
which he held fol
four } ears For many
years previous to 60
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 9-The facts that
he-usual consumption of coal in this city is
;25, COZ tons monthly, that there is generally
80 00G tons on hand at this time, and that
there is not now more than $1,000
tons is causing great fear Of a coal famine.
The reason for this state of offerings is the
recent wheal deal. The corner prevented
shipments, and vessels which had formerly
bought coal for ballast and taken wheat
away did not come at all last summer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

In the pursuit of the good things Of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases, Price, so cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19
PLUNGED INTO THE RIVER.
A Snow Pillow and Locomotive-Eight Men
Lose Their Lives.

BATHURST, n B., Dec 19-An engine
and snow pillow on the Caraquet railway, car
rying thirteen men, got off the track on the
Mcintosh Cove bridge Saturday and went
over into the river carrying all but one of
those on board with them The killed are:
Conductor Daniel kearney, Engineer Mich
ael Lanigan, Fireman Bouchern; section men
Vienneau, Poulin, Pint Carney. and Miller
Those who escaped were D. Patterson, c..
Fullams, E. Hickey, and a brakeman,
Loudon. the latter jumping through the
cab window The others went into the river
which was eight feet deep, but swan ashore.
Those killed were all pinned down by the
engine and plow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

Boston, Mass, Dec. 19-Ths gross earn
ings of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
railroad for the ten moths-January TO Octo-
Der inclusive-were SIC, sOS, 'sS4. an increase
over the same period of last year of 81 $685.
81; net earnings, s., 09S, 453; increase, $685.
7a7. The increase in the operating expenses
was 81, 54, 5l3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec, l9-Dspatches
to The Tradesman from the gold mining re-
gion Of Georgia indicate marked revival in
gold mining enterprises. A syndicate of
English capitalists has just bought 8 900 acres
of gold mining property near Granville and
will construct canal and erect stamp mills
New Orleans capitalists have also purchased
an extensive tract near Canton and will ell
gage in gold mining on a large scale.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-19

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 10 The rendezvous
of gang of counterfeiters was unearthed
Saturday on an island in the Arkansas river.
near this city. For some time spurious nick
els and dollars have been in circulation, and
Saturday the dies were captured The coun-
terfeiters made their escape. As the officers
approached the criminals took to boats and
went down stream.